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        • Interview With Craig Melvin of NBC Today ShowSecretary Pompeo, Interview with Craig Melvin of NBC Today Show
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        • Secretary Pompeo Meets With ROK Foreign Minister Kyung-wha in WarsawSecretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kang
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        • Interview With Craig Melvin of NBC Today ShowSecretary Pompeo, Interview with Craig Melvin of NBC Today Show
        • President Trump Is Committed to Achieving Transformational Peace for the United States, the Korean Peninsula, and the WorldPresident Is Committed to Achieving Transformational Peace for U.S., Korean Peninsula, and the World
        • Remarks by President Trump at Signing Ceremony for Space Policy Directive-4Remarks by President Trump at Signing Ceremony for Space Policy Directive-4
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        • Special Representative Biegun Travels to VietnamSpecial Representative Biegun Travels to Vietnam
        • Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump is Establishing America’s Space ForcePresident Donald J. Trump is Establishing America’s Space Force
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        • Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Meets MOFA Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs(Photo) Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Meets MOFA Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs
        • February 16, 2019 - Ambassador Harry Harris (center) visited the U.S. Seventh Fleet's flagship USS Blue Ridge and met ROK CNO Admiral Sim Seung-seob (right) and USFK General Robert Abrams (left) in Busan.(Photo Gallery) Ambassador Visits U.S. Seventh Fleet’s Flagship USS Blue Ridge
        • February 15, 2019 - Ambassador Harry Harris visited South Korean Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-soo at the Supreme Court of Korea.(Photo Gallery) Ambassador Harry Harris Meets ROK Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-soo
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Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Meets MOFA Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs

Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Meets MOFA Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs

Feb. 20 - “The U.S. is deepening its alliances and partnerships to ensure that the fundamental principles governing open, transparent energy markets in the region endure.” Assistant Secretary Francis Fannon (left) met MOFA Deputy Minister Yun Kang-hyeon to discuss energy demand in the Indo-Pacific.

Ambassador Visits U.S. Seventh Fleet’s Flagship USS Blue Ridge

Ambassador Visits U.S. Seventh Fleet’s Flagship USS Blue Ridge

February 16, 2019 - Ambassador Harry Harris (center) visited the U.S. Seventh Fleet's flagship USS Blue Ridge and met ROK CNO Admiral Sim Seung-seob (right) and USFK General Robert Abrams (left) in Busan.

Ambassador Harry Harris Meets ROK Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-soo

Ambassador Harry Harris Meets ROK Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-soo

February 15, 2019 - Ambassador Harry Harris visited South Korean Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-soo at the Supreme Court of Korea.

Secretary Pompeo Meets With ROK Foreign Minister Kyung-wha in Warsaw

Secretary Pompeo Meets With ROK Foreign Minister Kyung-wha in Warsaw

February 14, 2019 - U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo meets with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha in Warsaw, Poland. [State Department photo]

U.S. and South Korea Sign Preliminary Deal on Defense Cost Sharing

U.S. and South Korea Sign Preliminary Deal on Defense Cost Sharing

February 10 - "We reached agreement through close consultation and fair negotiations. The U.S. commitment to the ROK’s security and its people is ironclad." Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Timothy Betts (left) and his ROK counterpart Jang Won-sam signed a preliminary deal on defense cost sharing.

  
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  • Secretary Pompeo Meets With ROK Foreign Minister Kyung-wha in Warsaw
  • U.S. and South Korea Sign Preliminary Deal on Defense Cost Sharing

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Interview With Craig Melvin of NBC Today Show

Secretary Pompeo, Interview with Craig Melvin of NBC Today Show

February 21, 2019 | News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea​, US Secretary of State

Intervention Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State New York City February 21, 2019 QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, good morning. SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning. QUESTION: Thanks so much for your…

President Trump Is Committed to Achieving Transformational Peace for the United States, the Korean Peninsula, and the World

President Is Committed to Achieving Transformational Peace for U.S., Korean Peninsula, and the World

February 21, 2019 | News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea​

Fact Sheets February 21, 2019 As part of a bold new diplomacy, we continue our historic push for peace on the Korean Peninsula. A TREMENDOUS…

Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Meets MOFA Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs

(Photo) Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Meets MOFA Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs

February 20, 2019 | Photo Gallery

Feb. 20 – “The U.S. is deepening its alliances and partnerships to ensure that the fundamental principles governing open, transparent energy markets in the region…

Remarks by President Trump at Signing Ceremony for Space Policy Directive-4

Remarks by President Trump at Signing Ceremony for Space Policy Directive-4

February 19, 2019 | News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. - South Korea​, U.S. Politics

February 19, 2019 Oval Office THE PRESIDENT:  Okay, thank you very much.  I had a great conversation this morning with President Moon of South Korea. …

Special Representative Biegun Travels to Vietnam

Special Representative Biegun Travels to Vietnam

February 19, 2019 | News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Politics

Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun is traveling to Hanoi today in preparation for the President’s second summit with D.P.R.K. Chairman Kim Jong Un…

Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump is Establishing America’s Space Force

President Donald J. Trump is Establishing America’s Space Force

February 19, 2019 | News, President of the United States, U.S. Politics

February 19, 2019 “Our destiny, beyond the Earth, is not only a matter of national identity, but a matter of national security.” President Donald J.…

February 16, 2019 - Ambassador Harry Harris (center) visited the U.S. Seventh Fleet's flagship USS Blue Ridge and met ROK CNO Admiral Sim Seung-seob (right) and USFK General Robert Abrams (left) in Busan.

(Photo Gallery) Ambassador Visits U.S. Seventh Fleet’s Flagship USS Blue Ridge

February 16, 2019 | Ambassador, Photo Gallery

February 16, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris (center) visited the U.S. Seventh Fleet’s flagship USS Blue Ridge and met ROK CNO Admiral Sim Seung-seob (right)…

February 15, 2019 - Ambassador Harry Harris visited South Korean Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-soo at the Supreme Court of Korea.

(Photo Gallery) Ambassador Harry Harris Meets ROK Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-soo

February 15, 2019 | Ambassador, Photo Gallery

February 15, 2019 – Ambassador Harry Harris visited South Korean Supreme Court Chief Justice Kim Myeong-soo at the Supreme Court of Korea.

Secretary Pompeo Meets With ROK Foreign Minister Kyung-wha in Warsaw

Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kang

February 14, 2019 | News, U.S. - South Korea​, US Secretary of State

Washington, DC February 14, 2019 Secretary Michael R. Pompeo met with Republic of Korea (ROK) Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha today in Warsaw. They discussed ongoing…

Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting With Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kang

(Photo Gallery) Secretary Pompeo Meets With ROK Foreign Minister Kyung-wha in Warsaw

February 14, 2019 | Photo Gallery, US Secretary of State

February 14, 2019 – U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo meets with Republic of Korea Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha in Warsaw, Poland. [State Department photo]

U.S. and South Korea Sign Preliminary Deal on Defense Cost Sharing

(Photo Gallery) U.S. and South Korea Sign Preliminary Deal on Defense Cost Sharing

February 10, 2019 | Photo Gallery

February 10 – “We reached agreement through close consultation and fair negotiations. The U.S. commitment to the ROK’s security and its people is ironclad.” Acting…

Special Representative Biegun Meets ROK and Japanese Counterparts on DPRK

(Photo Gallery) Special Representative Biegun Meets ROK and Japanese Counterparts on DPRK

February 9, 2019 | Photo Gallery

February 9, 2019 – U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun met with ROK Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Lee…

Special Representative Biegun’s Trip to Pyongyang

Special Representative Biegun’s Trip to Pyongyang

February 8, 2019 | News, U.S. - North Korea, U.S. Politics

Washington, DC February 8, 2019 Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun met with Special Representative for U.S. Affairs of the State Affairs Commission of…

President Donald J. Trump Is Committed to Women’s Economic Empowerment Around the World

President Donald J. Trump Is Committed to Women’s Economic Empowerment Around the World

February 7, 2019 | Global Issues, News, President of the United States

February 7, 2019 By investing in women around the world, we’re investing in families, we’re investing in prosperity, and we’re investing in peace. President Donald…

Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative

Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative

February 7, 2019 | Global Issues, News, US Secretary of State

Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC February 7, 2019 In order to achieve peace and economic prosperity for all members of…

Remarks by President Trump in State of the Union Address

Remarks by President Trump in State of the Union Address

February 5, 2019 | News, President of the United States, U.S. - North Korea

February 5, 2019 THE PRESIDENT:  Madam Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, the First Lady of the United States — (applause) — and my…

Press Briefing by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

On President Trump’s State of the Union Address

February 5, 2019 | News, US Secretary of State

Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC February 5, 2019 In his first two years, President Trump has strengthened America at home and abroad…

President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address

(Photo Gallery) President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union Address

February 5, 2019 | Photo Gallery, President of the United States

February 5, 2019 – President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Official White House Photo)

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